Question

Two condensers of capacity $C_1$ and $C_2$ are connected in parallel. If a charge Q is given to the assembly, the charge gets shared. The ratio of the charge on the condenser $C_1$ to the charge on the condenser $C_2$ is :

• A. $C_1/C_2$
• B. $C_2/C_1$
• C. $C_1{C}_2$
• D. $\frac{1}{C_1{C}_2}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $C_1/C_2$

As the two condensers are connected in parallel, so the potential will be same for both condensers.
Thus, $Q_1=C_{1}V$ and $Q_2=C_{2}V$
$\frac{Q_1}{Q_2}=\frac{C_1}{C_2}$